City Boy Movement Mobilises as Ogah Mark Welcomes Vice President Shettima to Kogi

By Our Correspondent

The Kogi State chapter of the City Boy Movement has reaffirmed its commitment to grassroots mobilisation and support for the Federal Government’s development agenda as its Director, Chief Ogah Okpanachi Mark, led members of the state executive to welcome Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima to Kogi State on Tuesday.

Ogah Mark, alongside members of the movement’s executive team, was among political stakeholders who turned out to receive the Vice President during his visit to the state.

The Vice President’s presence in Kogi provided an important opportunity for interaction with government officials, political leaders, community stakeholders and citizens, particularly on issues relating to development, infrastructure, economic opportunities, investment and the empowerment of young Nigerians.

The engagement also highlighted the importance of strong grassroots structures in communicating government policies and ensuring that the aspirations of ordinary citizens are effectively represented.

Ogah Mark Demonstrates Grassroots Leadership

For the City Boy Movement, the reception was another demonstration of its expanding grassroots network under the leadership of Ogah Mark.

The Kogi Director has consistently championed grassroots engagement, mobilisation and political participation, building a structure designed to connect communities with broader national political initiatives.

His presence at the Vice President’s reception, alongside the state executive team, further reflected the movement’s readiness to participate actively in significant political and governmental engagements across Kogi State.

Political observers in the state have increasingly recognised the importance of grassroots mobilisation in strengthening political structures, particularly as Nigeria approaches another important electoral cycle.

Ogah Mark’s leadership of the City Boy Movement has placed emphasis on taking political engagement beyond major cities and into communities, wards and local structures, where direct interaction with citizens remains critical.

Visit Signals Renewed Federal-State Engagement

The Vice President’s visit comes against the backdrop of ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to deepen engagement with states and stakeholders on issues affecting national development.

Kogi, strategically located in the North-Central region, remains important to conversations around transportation infrastructure, agriculture, solid minerals, investment and regional economic development.

The state’s strategic location and natural resources have continued to make it an important destination for government and private-sector investment, while improved infrastructure and economic opportunities remain significant issues for residents.

Welcoming the Vice President, Ogah Mark reaffirmed the City Boy Movement’s commitment to constructive engagement and to supporting initiatives capable of delivering meaningful benefits to the people.

He also emphasised the importance of unity among political stakeholders and sustained cooperation between the Federal Government, state authorities and grassroots organisations.

The reception ultimately provided more than a ceremonial welcome. It offered the City Boy Movement another opportunity to demonstrate its organisational strength, while Ogah Mark’s leadership role reinforced his position as an active grassroots political organiser in Kogi State.

With the movement continuing to expand its activities across the state, the reception of Vice President Shettima further underscored the growing visibility of the City Boy Movement and its leadership under Ogah Mark.